The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-31

open, but we had tantalizing glimpses
OF pictures, altar decorations and an
occasional peuitent on his knees. In
several instances there were flowers,
shrubs and trees growing on the roofs
Of the churches. IL was a curious
sight to our unaccust0med sight
these luxurient gardens towering
above the noise aud din OF the 30
busy city, standing out with their
wealth of flowers and foliage in bold
relief against the evening sky, lit up
with the splendor Of tropical sun
set. IL was provoking beyond
measure that We had not ime TO OK
plore the interior OF these old
churches and ruins. In one of
these is square arch, they tell us,
the secret OF making which is lost.
The numerous revolutions which
have taken place here have not added
TO the beauty of tho city; many a
church and public building bear
scars which tell Of siege, bullet and
battering ram.
In many cases wooden structures
are put up inside old stone ruins.
The hotel at which we dined is built
after this fashion, with an inner
court, aud winding stairs on every
side leading to the different floors.
To one accustomed TO tho comforts
and Injuries OF American hotels this
one seemed very poor indeed, al.
though they were willing TO take So
per day in exchange tor their very
meager accommodations. At the
table asked for powdered sugar.
The waiter looked at me in help
less sort OF a way and then marched
of TO the head waiter, who came TO
me and said, with a very profound
bow: THE house is out OF powdered
sugar tonight, madam" There was
no time TO make an appeal IRON his
decision or take change Of venue, 80
we made the best of what We could
get and said no nose about il The
butter, all of which is brought from
New York or San Francisco, was
served in small round tin boxes, ex
actly the size and shape Of backing
boxes. We investigated the con
tents OF the one upon our table,
but We were not yet reduced TO
that state Of starvation when We
would willingly eat OF il. The stories
Of the marvellous beauty aud cheap.
ness Of pearls, moss agate and other
rare aud beautiful things brought up
from the depths Of the sea at this
point again made US regret not hav-
ing more time here, but the reports
Of fever stricken people diminished
that regret in great degree.
A tender took us out TO the steamer
Starbuck, living some distance out in
the bay. Vessels Of any size are
obliged 10 anchor long way out on
account Of the tide, which is said TO
rise higher here than in any other
bay except Fonda; there there il a
difference OF sixty feet between the
ebb and flow Of tho waves, while
here there is forty--so the sailors
tell US. We find our quarters
on this ship comfortable and
the captain and officers pless-
ant and obligipg. We unpack our
belongings and settle ourselves com
iortably, for this floating city is 10 be
our home for the coming three
weeks. The weather IN pleasant, the
! air balmy, the sky blue, with never
such glorious moonlight and bright
stars. We turn our eyes from the
fast disappearing Dipper aud watch
with interest the rise OF the Southern
Gross. IL il new world we are
nearing, and eyes aud ears find
plenty Of occupation. Here We come
in contact with Chinese servants for
the first time. One morning, not
wishing 10 break my fast 80 early, |
PLAYED truant from the breakfast
table and thought 60 indulge myself
in little more sleep. a little more
slumber," but 10 my amazemont, and
amusement as we'll, the China boy
hunted me up aud stuck his slanting.
eyed, impossible face into the state
room, saying: Sonora sea sickeoI"
When | denied the vile i'm.
parchment, he grinnod as
though he'd just come Of 4 tag box"
evidently not believing my state
ment. This same celestial was the
source Of no end Of amusement dur
ing the entire trip; no was quite the
dude OF the walters, wearing much
finer and gayer clothing than the
others. Later on, as the weather
grew cooler, he, each day. put on an
extra coat until. when We sailed
through the Golden date, he floated
about screnoly under the weieht Of
FIRE, nearly all heavily wadded. lie
vas a sight 10 behold.
Laura n grAnp